Last Updated: 07 April 2021
Subjects for Normal (Academic) course
Normal (Academic) is a 4-year or 5-year course leading to the GCE N-Level examination in Secondary 4. Some students go on to take the GCE O-Level examination in Secondary 5, and progress to junior college, Millennia Institute, Polytechnic or Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
Subjects
Students in Normal (Academic) course study a set of compulsory subjects and can offer optional subjects (also known as electives) at the upper secondary level (Secondary 3 onwards).
Compulsory subjects include English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics, Science and the Humanities.
Optional subjects are wide-ranging, and further nurture your child’s abilities. Some schools also offer applied subjects such as Computing, Exercise and Sports Science and Drama.
As schools may offer different subjects and programmes, you should choose a school that would cater to your child’s strengths and interests.
Applied subjects
Some schools also offer applied subjects such as Computing, Exercise and Sports Science and Drama. Students can take these applied subjects as part of their O-Level subjects.
Your child’s interests may affect their school choice, as some subjects are only offered at certain schools.
Look up schoolsSyllabus
Chinese Language
- 2015 Chinese Special Programme (Secondary) Syllabus
- 2011 Chinese Language (Secondary) Syllabus
- 2006 Chinese Special Programme (Secondary) Syllabus
Additional resources
Chinese Literature
Malay Language
Malay (Special Programme) – Malay as 3rd Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Literature
Computing
Design and Technology
Electronics
Food and Consumer Education
Science
Geography
- 2021 Lower Secondary Geography (for 2021 Secondary 1 students)
- 2014 Lower Secondary Geography (for 2021 Secondary 2 students)
- 2013 Geography Syllabus (Upper Secondary)
History
- 2021 Lower Secondary History (for 2021 Secondary 1 students)
- 2014 Lower Secondary History (for 2021 Secondary 2 students)
- 2013 History (Upper Secondary) Syllabus
Social Studies
Learn more about the approved textbook list.
Note:
- Students can seek admission to certain secondary schools based on their talents in sports, CCAs or specific academic areas. If this applies to your child, learn more about Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec).